Afternoon tea recipes

We've turned this tangy Brazilian mousse pudding into a traybake cheesecake with biscuit base and gelatine to help with slicing

Bake a batch of these easy lemonade scones to serve for afternoon tea. Pair them with plenty of clotted cream and jam – and a cup of tea, of course! – for a classic British treat

These extra-special cupcakes taste just like traditional crumble and custard - top with cream icing and apple-shaped biscuits

This fruity bake has a whole orange whizzed up and added to the batter for a zesty teatime treat

Bake a batch of these gorgeous lemon bars for the perfect teatime treat. These citrusy, melt-in-the-mouth slices are hard to resist.

This almond and cherry baked cheesecake is a heavenly marriage of two amazing desserts

A warming spiced tea, that's the perfect match for our coconut chai traybake. A quick and easy brew that can be made with almond or cow's milk

Use locally produced honey to make this moreish loaf cake with crunchy almond topping. It's perfect for afternoon tea, served with a cuppa

Perfect with a reviving cuppa, this cake
is a keeper and will happily sit in a tin
for a week or so

Smoked salmon and eggs is a cracking breakfast combination – take it to the next level with these scotch eggs, flavoured with herbs, capers, lemon and cayenne

Indulge in these glorious brownies with a crispy top and soft, fudgy centre. They contain pretzels and nuts too, for added flavour and texture

Make our citrussy cookies for an afternoon tea. You could make them look like fried eggs at Easter simply by dusting icing sugar around the edges

When the weather is warmer, bring some sunshine flavours into everyone’s favourite afternoon tea and picnic snack

Quick and easy to make with storecupboard ingredients, griddle scones go perfectly with creamy honey and butter

Pack a picnic, or deck out a buffet table with these moreish vegan sausage rolls, made with mushrooms, brown rice miso, mustard and sage

Make a batch of these white chocolate and raspberry flapjacks for the whole family to enjoy – ideal for a mid-morning snack or picnic treat

This rich cake makes an impressive centrepiece for any summer tea party

Chocolate and cake are two of our favourite things, so what's not to love about this indulgent cake?

Fantastic straight from the oven or served the next day, split and toasted through

A classic egg mayonnaise recipe to generously spread on buttered white bread. Serve for afternoon tea or enjoy for lunch with some fresh cress.

Bake a batch of coconut cookies for the biscuit tin. They have a delicate coconut flavour and a texture similar to a macaroon. Add choc chips, if you like, too

A moist, fruity cake which is perfect for an afternoon tea with friends

Yes, you read right, Pimm's in cake form. Smooth strawberry and lemon buttercream coupled with cucumber essence make this the ultimate taste of summer

Use any soft, seasonal fruit you have to make these flapjacks, such as blackberries, cherries or strawberries, and experiment with different nuts